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\ NIEANGE STONY young man in
hi- 2l-t year, whose name for obvious
reasons. j. withheld saw: that on
saturday last. he evacuated a live snake
which was some ten inches in length. g"
We suggested. might it not be a section of
a tape worm: No. said he very de-
cid-dlT- Il am not mistaken. il was a
real snake. and il quickly crawled away
and hid in the grass" For several wears
the young fellow has been subiecr to
violent tits. He says, Before the coming
on Of tit, | have had a strange di>-
tresSed feeling in the pit of my stomach
That the young man Is truthful no one
at last Surry questions.
The account Of the celebration Of the
wooden welding Of Rev. e. l.. Bang
hardt, al Surry June & viii appear in the
next American.
Rural
Memorial day was observed by the citi-
zen> of this village and vicinity in very
quiet and decidedly christian manner
At ten O'Clock they gathered at the Gene
terry well provided with wreaths and flow
ers, with which they decorated the graves
of the soldiers buried there not for
getting the veterans of 1872. after which
they gathered near the entrance of the
cemetery when the following exercises
took place; lst, Singing, America; 2nd
Prayer and Grafton by Rev. c. L. Bang
hart; 3rd. Singing, let Them S7eep:."
4th Reading poem by the speaker fol-
lowed by benediction. The Grafton was
of nature intended to arouse the patri-
otlsm and revive the memories of those
who listened; and much credit is due Mr.
Bangbart for the earnest manner in which
he performed his part of the services over
the graves of our fallen comrades in arms
Nor would we fail to commend the ladies
and children who so kindly provided their
floral offerings. This is the first occasion
of the kind ever witnessed here, but we
hope it will ever be continued in the future
and thus perpetuate the memory of those
who sacrificed their lives to save their
country. Several ladies, mostly members
Of the VIM. Fl. II. Rice Post, G. A. R.,
were present and decorated the graves. /
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FOURTH on july !.

will So0n be upon us and II
beh0O,es I'LL 10 be read! for
the grand celebration to be
held i'm Ellsworth on that day,
III DRY GOODS Of an. Mind are
nrcdcd for the occasion, we
SIiali be Ilapp! IL suppl! lilc
need 1T prices UNUSUAL! low.
We are receiving new goods
every week. Our assortment
il urge and complete. The
indications Of q rush Of trade
ioul nov 10 July i!h arc favor
ah,e. and il low prices will
Seeure our share OF the same,
That share will hc Is big as
any Iand share in Hancock
IAuift|.
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Carpet Department.

continually ,tt stock Calr, embraces ai
thc In!aF to-
customers Whether t.ry y orno.
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4 REMARKABLE CURE or DEAFNESS.

J. NJ. BATES, President.
W. Il. GRIBBIN. Secretary.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1887-12-06
Girna IIiE Rnnnntae

WAsHyGToN, November 29.-Hon. G. r..
Breckenridge in a letter to Captain Samuel
Donelson, door-keeper Of tho house of repre-
sentatives, announces that he cannot support
the latter's candidacy for reelection, because
of charges alleging that he keeps employees on
the pay rolls who do not work and have no
substitutes; that he borrows money from sub
ordiuates, or the friends of those he appoints,
and fails to return it; that he has not turned
into the treasury money received from the sale
Of waste paper, and, that he has the reputation
Of being gambler and dissolute man
In aletter replying to these charges, Captain
Donclson denies all except the those relating
to The waste paper sales and his private ropu-
tation He declares himself ready to turn in
the waste paper money as soon as a congress
sional committee examines his accounts, and
says his official position prevents his properly
answering the allegations against his personal
character.
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on GLOW to feed horses and mules" By his
plan, one bushel of corn is equal to six and
one-quarter bushels, the ordinary way Of pro-
yiding. [ know this has saved me. perhaps
hundreds, besides the lives of several valuable
mules and horses. YES, organize, disseminate
knowledge among the farmers, let them read
works pertaining to the profession, then YOU
will see prosperity in the land. A few years
ago / was travelling with friend, over part
of country had never seen before. L pro-
posed to point out every farmer who
read agricultural books and pa
pers. We travelled several miles throgh farms
that were neglected. fences in dilapidated
condition, bushes and brers growing on each
side of same, and gates had the appearance Of
having passed through q young cyclone.
Then we came to farm quite the reverse
Fences repaired, gates in good order, cattle
browsing quietly in the pasture near the house,
a trough where the hogs received their Stops,
and everything III order Said L: 'Here is
one who studies his business" To decide the
question, We called and asked for water. A
nice little girl readily waited on us. L asked
her what papers her pa took. She replied,
THE ATLANTA CONSTITUTION and Southern
Farm.
Some contend we are growing poorer every
year. l do not believe it, Ten years ago
came to this county. Then you scarcely ever
saw a residence, only log cabin. They shave
been removed, and in their stead are nice
white cottages, indicating thrift and prosper
ity. No, we are not growing poorer, but if
every one would attend our agricultural meet
ings and let us unite and cooperate, we could
be the controlling power Of the world Agri-
culture, what power it is! No nation can be
prosperous without it, ana q nation is only
prosperous according to the prosperity of its
agriculture. When Spain was making con-
quests in Mexico and South America, she con-
fscated ship loads Of gold. Her agriculture
was neglected, she became poor and has never
recovered to this day.
Now I 90 IN the second Or0OOsitiOl1. 7 nt orr
farmers be self-sustaining-in their own
every farmer should do. [ can raise pound
Of pork cheaper than any Indiana farmer can
do it. Our bernuna grass is about equal to
their clover. Their land is worth from $75 to
500 per acre, ours about $40. l can fatten
hogs ON ground peas and potatoes, which cost
but little to make, and let them gather the
crops. Then we have the advantage in
climate, our winters being short.
Every sputneTms farmer should live
like a lord. We can raise almost any
thing that could be termed luxury. Besides
the main fruits we can raise the straw and
raspberry, and other small fruits, and have
them nearly every month in the year. To make
the farm self-sustaining we should have some
product of the farm to sell every month. That
need not take anything from the cotton crop.
We have to have rotation or our lands would
become exhausted. No one knows what high
living is unless he has two or three hog killings
year, not such ones as Tar Heel' describes
as taking place in the lower part of the state,
where the cats carry off one of the porkers,
but fat and juicy 200 FOUNDERS.
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ing for "his man. Mr.. Breckenridge indig-
nantly denied that he had IA man." aud
declared that lie was actuated in his action
merely by desire for the good OF the demo-
cratic party. Mr. Blount reiterated his state
ment, and Mr.. Breckenridge, turning towards
him, said with warmth:
The gentleman mputes to me dishonorable
motives"
In the excitement and confusion Mr..
Blount misunderstood the remark, and heliev-
ing that dishoncrable motives had been inn
puted to him, struck his antagonist, who,
carried away with the passion of the moment,
returned the blow, striking Mr.. Blount on the
cheek Before other blows could be passed,
the gentlemen were separated and Mr.. Brock
enrIdge retired to the cloak room.
Circumstances We're then explained TO Mr..
Blount, who instantly, upon learning OF the
misapprehension under which he had labored,
requested that Mr.. Breckenridge return to the
floor in order that he might tender to him an
apology for his action. Upon Mr.. Breckinridges
appearance Mr. Blount apologiZed and the
gentlemen shook hands with great cordiality.
After the excitement occasioned by this Incl
dent had subsidized, the merits of the candi-
dates were set forth. The first
ballot stood; Donellson, y; Hurt, 80;
Recder, 4; House, ands Raines -,
A second ballot was taken Immediately
The New York delegation, who had opposed
Donellson changed their votes to Hurt and as
result many other changes followed in quick
succession so that the vote stood Hurt, SO
Donellson, S.; and Reeder, /. This elected
Hurt and the result was hailed with cheers by
his adherents in the corridors. The concluG-
ing OF the caucus was the selection, by
unanimous vote, of Lycuregus Dalton, post
master, and w. III. Milburn, chaplain of the
house and Messrs. Wilson, of West Virginia,
and blanchard, of Louisiana, acted as secreta-
ries of the caucus.
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man from middle Georgia, had settled in
Gainesville, and wasa warm friend to General
Bates; he had served with him in the legis-
lature, and nOW since he had become his
neighbor, his friendship became more ardent.
During court week, in September, Colonel
Jordon CHANGED to meet up with man on the
public square who was taking a firm stand
against his friend Bates. On being asked by
Jordon why he had turned so bitterly against
his old friend, the man replied that Bates had
accused him of stealing his sheep, and he
would vote for no man that would accuse him
of sheep stealing" ooh, we'll" said Jordon.
'you come along with me and let's lsee Bates,
for there may be some mistake or misunder-
standing about the matter, and if there is, L
know he will give you satisfaction"
On approaching General Bates. Colo
mel Jordon said: General Bates, here
is old friend and supporter Of
yours, who find taking a stand against you,
and gives as a reason for doing SO that you had
accused him of stealing your sheep. [ told
him there might be some mistake about the
matter, and have come with him TO see you
with the hope of having the matter satisfac-
torily adjusted. He seems TO think you are
due him an apology, which il made, he will
do all he can to secure your election" Gen-
eral Bates replied: "Well, Colonel Jordon,
know that this man has supported me in
every canvass that / have ever made until
now, and no man is more ready to make
amends for wrong done than [ am, but in
this matter L am not mistaken" and with the
index finger lifted to emphasize his words,
said, "that man did steal my sheep" do not
know which was the more amazed, Colonel
Jordon or the sheep-stealer, who walked sud-
denly away to renew his opposition. General
Bates was elected to represent his county for
the last time. He moved to Murray county
the next year, and sometime after was APP
pointed principal keeper of the penitentary,
and on the expiration of his term retired to his
farm, where at good old age, and after a
well spent life, his body returned to dust as it
was, and his spirit to the God who gave it.
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How He Picked Up a Postum.

From the Sumter, Ga, Republican.
When Rockers army was worrying General
Lees half-starved confederates, at Chancel-
lorsvlle, Sedgewick's corps broke the confed-
crate lines at Fredericksburg and commenced
his travels towards Charlottesville to help
Hooker in crushing Lee. The Monday follow
ing, General Early struck Sedgewicl a crush
ing blow and hurled him crippled and bleeding
across the river at Banks ford When Earlys
men made the charge, negro whose young
master carried gun in the Mississippi regi-
ment, was following, to take care of him if he
should be wounded. In consequence of the
deep ravines over which Early charged, artil-
lery could not well follow. and we were stand
ing beside our smoking guns, when the Niger
came back, his face in broad grin, with
great big knapsack, one or two fine blankets,
and big Yankee private marching in front
of him. When he neared us he broke out:
"Yai va! / kotch i'm. He possum. I tnk
him dead and kick him in de side. He turn
ODER and grin js like postum. l say what yer
dom dar, am yer shot? He say no,
fell down here to keep de john
mics from KILN me. Den 1 pick up his gun
and get his nabberbag and blankets and see
Mars Bill a-runnin dem udder fellers in de
ribber, and tells dis yank to come er long"
In reply TO question as to what he would do
with him, he said II gwine to send him to
Missippy to hoe con an cotton fer my ole
oman while l takes keer O. Mars Billy. KEN
er long, yank, and he marched him back to
the rear. We suppose he handed him in Cas-
tie Thunder or Brllo Isle, Richmond, in a few
days after, as the negro said ode hossifers"
took him aWay from him
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Senators in (ancna

WASHINGTON, December "a fully attended
caucus Of democratic senators convened at u
O'Clock to hear the finalreport of its committee
appointed TO outline the policy of plan OF
action with regard TO the admission of the new
democratic senators, against whose title some
question has been raised The committee,
consisting OF Senators Pugh, Blackburn, Har-
ris and Vest, reported that it had carefully
considered all the facts in the cases of Sena-
tors Turpie of Indiana Fulkner, of West Vir-
ginia, and all other new democratic senators,
and had reached the conclusion that all were
fully entitled to their seats
Nothing beyond this was determined upon
in connection with the matter, it being the
unanimous opinion of the caucus that no de-
parture from the precedent should be made
and that no obstacle to the admission Of all the
senators elect should be ANTICIPATED. 1.-THE
committee also reported that it has examined
all the credentials of the republican senators
elect and found several upon which objections
could legitimately be based The facts were
laid before the caucus and discussed, but as
the defects are merely technical, it was deter
mined to make no objections unless
objections were made by the repub-
licans to the admission of the demo
Gratis An understanding was reached, how
ever, that should the admission of any demo-
orat be objected to, the party would act as a
unit according as circumstances seem to re-
quire. The tone of speakers IN the caucus was
firm, without being belligerent.
Republican members of the house OF repre-
ilSlu AlloS CduCNs VI inc SESSION
this afternoon. OF the republican representa-
ton of 1885, 1T members were in attendance.
None of the four independent members-elect
Were present. j. G. Cannon, of Illinois, and
Louis MacComas, of Maryland were respect
lively reelected to the positions which they
held during the last congress, chairman and
secretary of the caucus. When these prelim-
inares had been arranged Mr. MacKinlcy, of
Ohio, nominated Thomas b. Reed of Maine,
for speaker, and the nomination was confirmed
by reclamation. Mr. Reed made brief speech,
in which he counseled party harmony and pre-
dicted republican victory in the next presi-
dental election. Nominations for the remain
ing officers Of the next house were then made
as follows:
Edward Mcpherson, of Pennsylvania, for
clerk; Daniel Shepperd, of Illinois, sergeant
alarms; w. I. Fitch, of Ohio, doorkeeper;
Charles II. Grey, of Dakota, postmaster; Fran
els W. Thomas, of Indiana, chaplain.
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POLITICAL POINTERS.
The Political Outlook as Seen by
Prominent Men.
CoNKLING A PROBABLE CANDIDATE.

BALTIMORE, Md, November 29.--The Sun
has special from Washington, in which SEN
ator A. p. German states positively that a
tariff reform bill will be passed by the incom-
ing congress, which viii cut off certain customs
duties and provide for a reduction in the inter-
nal revenue tax. He advises Mr.. Carlisle to
decline the speakership and take the chair
manship Of the committee on ways and means,
as leader Of the democratic forces on the floor,
a leader being sadly needed. He says Mr..
Carlisle Is entirely Indifferent on tho subject,
and has made no canvass for the speakership,
though he is certain of the nomination. Mr..
Crisp, of Georgia, is recommended for the
speakership.
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HIS RIGHT TO SHOOT.
Zadoc Pines Views on the Question of Self
Defens, for the Sent.

Defense tor the Seat.
H c. Runner, in Scrbuers Magazine
One warm evening in September Zadoc
Pine sat in the front yard of the widow Dadd's
house whiting a plug for the cider barrel. He
looked up from his whiting and saw party of a
dozen men come up the road and stop at the gate.
He arose and went forward to meet them.
''iood eyenin', friendsl' he said, driving his
jackknife into the top rail of the fence and leaning
over the pickets, want to see me, S pose? What
en- do fer ye?'
One man came forward and put himself at the
head of Il e party. Zadoc knew him by sight. 1t
was McCuskey, the walking delegate
''You can get out of this town. said McCuskey
"as fast as you know how to- Wen give you just
ten hours
"Thats friendly like" said Zadoc. 81 amt had
present o ten hours free time made me since
wuz boy at school"
"You have so: to 60" McCuskey began, because
you have interlered with the inalenable rights of
labor because you have taken the bread out of the
mouths of honest toilers-"
"Shor' Zadoc interrupted him, "don't talk no
such fool talk ez thatl I amt taken bread outer
no mans mouth 1 amt got down to that yet.
Spose you tell me in plain English what I've done
TO be run outertoWn fer"
"Kill bin! Hang tie scabl Kill himp'
"Kiu?"
Zaioc let out voice that only the Adirondack
hills had heard before. Then he checked himself
and talked quietly yet 50 that every man on the
street heard hiTs
81 came from the north woods" he said "They
made men whaI I came from. l amt wronged no
man in this town. l come here to make my livin',
an here III stay. Efyou wanter fight III fight yer,
one at time or the hull gang! Ye can kill me, hut
we've gotter kill me here. An eff it comes ter kill
in l en- hold my end up. onkill q rabbit at forty
rod, an l own my rifle yit But l know we won't
give me no fair fight ye want to crawl up behind
me. Well, Pm a man from the woods l en- hear
We half a mic Of an en- smell ye hundred
yArdsn
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cratic party on TO victory. 1t expresses the
tariff principles Of the paTty,.and furthermore,
it was accepted By the two wings, that, | am
pleased to say, topped in harmony on the same
platform. We must stop the
surplus and reform the tariff, but
whatever reforms are inaugurated, we
must bear in mind that protection is necessary
for the welfare OF the American working man.
believe a tariff bill viii pass, and it will be
acceptable to the people. In the south we
want the tax taken off of tobacco, excepting
cigars and cigarettes Then we want spirits
distilled from fruits relieved of any internal
revenue tax"
MIR. Walsh said, discussing the the vice-pres-
idency:
'No, the south doesn't want it. We want
man acceptable to the party, and l will saw
this: That ii the Indiana delegation present a
man to the convention you may rest assured
that the name will complete the ticket. There
is no doubt in my mind but that Indiana will
furnish the yice-president, but who he will be
l am unable to say
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CURIos IN PARAGRAPHS.

From the Albany, Ca. News.
Buzzards are getting to be noticeably numer.
GUS ana as gentle pigeons in somea parts of the
city.
From the Oconee, Ga, Enterprise,
There is a negro woman living in Watkins.
vile that has become the mother of FIVE children
within eleven months. -.
From the Cumming, Ga, Clarion.
A rye beard has been the cause of six months
loss OF work besides great suffering to Mr. H. c. Will
liams, our well known county surveyor. A rye
beard became lodged in his mouth one day during
wheat harvest and remained until one day last
week. source Of trouble, having, during that time,
worked its way from his cheek to his neck, dis
lance of some six inches.
From the Eatonton, Ga, Messenger.
There is a lady in the neighborhood who has
an embroidered c0unterpane which her great
grandmothers; which was picked from cotton
bolls then from the seed, then carded, spun and
WOW, n all being the work of her hands; also the
thread with which it is embroidered was prepared
by her in the same way. 1t is beautifully worked,
and there are great many different stitches This
same lady has little key basket and string of
amber beans which are said to be iabout q hundred
years old.
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MIR. CnrIisIc Thanks His Friends.

After Mr. Carlisle's nomination he was
brought into the hall and acknowledged the
honor shown him in brief and feeling speech,
in the course of which he said:
need not speak on this occasion of the impor-
lance of the approaching session of congress- |
think we all appreciate and, perhaps, there is not
one among us who would not gladly escape. If he
could, nom the responsibilities which the situation
imposes on him, but we cannot escape from them.
As representatives OF the people we are sent here TO
do the work which the interests OF the people re-
Quirc, and we must do il, or Mt least make an
honest eiiorI 70 90 WITH an united harmonious
democratic majority, il is impossible for to fail
while without such II majority il is impossible to
succeed or at least success would be extremely
doubtful II is therefore, of the highest importance
that we should reconcile, If possible ali differences
Of opinion among ourselves before engaging in
contest with the common enemy. IL we can agree
among ourselves on essential points we can well
ailoru in view Of the critical condition Of the coun
try TO postpone the discussion OF minor matters I'M
10 me, is demanded 10y the highest Considerations of
party expectancy and public welfare
But Mr.. Chairman, did not intend to INDULGE
IN this line OF remark. and viii not pursue 1t fur
Their We all we'll know what is expected of US
and hope you are all prepared 60 make such con.
ceSSionS and compromises as will secure concert Of
action, ami satisfactory settlement Of the great
PUBLIC Questions which will be presented for our
consideration.
Nomination for clerk and sergeant-at-arms
were then made and the contest over door
keepership began. Tho candidates named
were Donneilson, Of Tennessee; Raines, Of
New York; \. l.. Hurt. of Mississippi u. X.
Reedcr, OF Pennsylvania, and House, OF Mich
igan. As soon as the nominations were closed
Mr.. Breckenridge, OF Arkansas, began Wig
orous attack ON ponnellson, substantially re
peating and celebrating what was contained in
his published charges against the doOrkeepor.
Mr., Taulboe, Of Kentucky, defended the door
keeper as did Mr.. Blount, of Georgia. The
latter was repeatedly interrupted in his re
marks 10y Mr. Beckenridge. and finally both
gentlemen lost their tempcrs and
came together in threatening man
net, Ia the course OF running ccloQuv
between the tWo gentlemen, Mr.. Biouut 10
marked THAT ckturij- SO was .ot coursevoril
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MY FRIENDS, LISTEN ~ TO D., Me- 'II;i ~

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take my advice ana use henson Plastcrs, an old
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